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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.56, 244.88 and 122.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.56, 244.88 and 122.21 is: 168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.56 : 244.88 = 122.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.56/244.88 = 122.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.56x = 244.88 × 122.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.56x = 29,926.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,926.78/177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.54

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